Introduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher Education
P3 & 4 meet the parents slides
1. P
R
EVERGREEN
I PRIMARY
M SCHOOL
A
R Principal’s Dialogue
Y cum Briefing
3 Session
and
4 12 February 2011
2. Agenda
• Introduction of Teachers
• School Focus and Expectation
• CCA Matters
• Curriculum Matters
3. KEY PERSONNEL
Vice-Principal Vice-Principal Vice- HOD English HOD Mathematics
Mrs Chue Lay Na Miss AnneTeh Principal(Admin) Mdm Pay Gim Mrs Janice Chang
Mr Tan Tuang Kin Hean
HOD Science HOD Aesthetics & HOD PE HOD CCE(Int)
Mdm Nornizah CCA Mr Samy Lim Mr Low Choon
Said Miss Helen Tan Siong
4. KEY PERSONNEL
LH-English SH-Chinese SH-TL/ML LH-Math(int) SH-NE/SS
Mrs May Tan Mr Phua Soon Miss Ratha Miss Noraishah Miss Juliana Teo
Teck
SH Pupil Welfare SH-PCCG SH/ICT SH Visual Arts
Mrs Doris Chong Mrs C Muru Mr Alan Pillay Miss Jaycee Tee
5. PRIMARY THREE TEACHERS
3 Care 3 Charity 3 Faith 3 Grace 3 Hope
Mdm Ashley Chan Mrs Miss Mdm Isnarti Mrs Grace Chua
Soh Kai Xin (ALM) Juliana Teo (LM)
3 Joy 3 Love 3 Mercy
Miss Teo Tze Yee Mr Rezuan Mrs Celine Lim
6. PRIMARY FOURTEACHERS
4 Care 4 Charity 4 Faith 4 Grace 4 Hope
Mrs Tracy Lee Mrs Janet Chin Mr Khairil Mrs Irene Ang Mr Alan Pillay
(ALM)
4 Joy 4 Love 4 Mercy 4 Patience
Mr Alfiyan Miss Sally Tan Mrs May Tan (LM) Mrs Amy Liew
7. CLTEACHERS
Miss Linda Tan Mdm Guan Mdm Wei Lin Mr Lee JK Mdm Lau-Leong
Min Hang
Mdm Patricia Miss Kong Mr Phua ST
Fang Xue Wei
9. SCHOOL MISSION
To nurture thinking individuals who
are confident and self-directed
learners with shared values and
are active contributors
to society.
10. SCHOOL VISION
A vibrant school which
inspires passion in
learning and
commitment towards
excellence.
11. SCHOOL VALUES
•Integrity our Core
•Dare to Innovate
•Excellence our Quest
•Ardent Pursuit of Learning
•Synergy for Success
13. School’s Focus for 2011
2. Character Development
Self-Disciplined
A Leader & A Team Player
Caring Individuals,
Care for Self, Others and the
School
14. Co-Curricular Activities
All P2 – P6 pupils are strongly
encouraged to have at least
one CCA
Pupils are expected to stay with
a CCA till he/she graduates from
Evergreen Primary
Character Building
15. List of CCA
Performing Arts Sports Clubs and
Societies
Choir Netball Art Club
Chinese Dance Sepak Takraw Library
Malay Dance Bowling Weiqi
Indian Dance Table Tennis Scouts (Girls and
Angklung Badminton Boys)
Chinese Basketball Infocomm Club
Orchestra
English Drama
Club
16. Modes of Assessment
• Holistic Assessment to support
learning
• Semestral Assessments 1 and 2
• Topical Tests
• Practical Tests
• IPW
17. TYPES OF ASSESSMENT
& WEIGHTAGE
Level Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
(SA2)
P3 & 10% 30% 20% 40%
P4 Topical Tests, Practical Test
(Science), IPW, SA1 and SA2
18. Assessment Plan for Primary 3 (Term 1)
Mode of Assessment Weigh Date/ Period of
Subject ting Assessment
English Topical Test 10% 7 Mar
Unit 3 & 4
Mathematics Topical Test 10% 18 Feb
Addition and
Subtraction within 10000
Science Topical Test 10% 9 Mar
Animals and Classifying
Animals
Chinese Topical Test 10% 1 Mar
Language Unit 1 to 4
Malay Topical Test 10% 1 Mar
Language Unit 3 & 4
Tamil Topical Test 10% 1 Mar
Language Chapter 1 to 5
19. Assessment Plan for Primary 4 (Term 1)
Mode of Assessment Weight Date/ Period of
Subject ing Assessment
English Topical Test 10% 7 Mar
Unit 3 & 4
Mathematics Topical Test 10% 11 Mar
Fractions
Science Topical Test 10% 16 Feb
Matter and The Three
States of Matter
Chinese Topical Test 10% 2 Mar
Language Unit 1 to 4
Malay Topical Test 10% 2 Mar
Language Unit 3 & 4
Tamil Topical Test 10% 2 Mar
Language Chapter 1 to 5
21. What Subject-based Banding
means for your child
• Every child will be encouraged to do
the subjects at the levels that best
meet his abilities
• Removal of streams in Primary 5 and 6
22. Why introduce Subject-based
Banding?
• To provide more flexibility to pupils
with strengths and abilities that vary
across subjects
• To encourage greater interaction
among pupils with different strengths
23. Why introduce Subject-
based Banding?
“ We recognise different abilities...
and help each student to proceed
at a pace that he can manage.”
Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Former Minister for Education
30. Parent-School Partnership
• Support from parents.
• Work closely with the teachers for
the benefit of the pupils.
• Ensure all homework are done
punctually and attend all remedial
or enrichment lessons.
• Parent Volunteers.
33. What is a STELLAR lesson like?
Teacher uses text
Supported to teach
Reading Vocabulary
-Sustained Silent
Reading and grammar
- Supported Reading
- Follow up activities
3. Language Use Activities 2. Shared Writing
in Learning Centres
The teacher prepares mini lessons Experiences
based on specific needs of children
to prepare them for reading & The teacher models
writing activities; e.g. grammar, writing using children’s
vocabulary, word recognition, language. Children
decoding skills, spelling engage in writing together
and in writing
independently
34. Modes of Assessment for P3 & P4
ENGLISH
TYPES OF ASSESSMENT & WEIGHTAGE
Level Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
(SA2)
P3 Topical Topical Test Topical Test SA2
& Test 10% 10% 40%
P4 10% SA1 IPW
20% 10%
35. Primary 3 SA 1 and 2 Main Paper
(Language Use and Comprehension)
Components No. of Total
questions Marks
Vocabulary MCQ 7 items 7m
Grammar MCQ 5 items 5m
Comprehension MCQ 5 questions 10m
Vocabulary Cloze 5 blanks 5m
Grammar Cloze 5 questions 5m
Synthesis 3 3m
questions
Editing 5 questions 5m
Comprehension Open Ended 5 questions 10m
Total 50 m
The examination consists of ONE written paper comprising two booklets, Booklets A and B.
36. Primary 4 SA 1 and 2 Main Paper
(Language Use and Comprehension)
Components No. of questions Total Marks
Vocabulary MCQ 6 items 6m
Grammar MCQ 6 items 6m
Comprehension MCQ 5 questions 10m
Vocabulary Cloze 5 blanks 5m
Grammar Cloze 8 blanks 8m
Editing for Spelling and 5 blanks 5m
Grammar
Comprehension Cloze 5 blanks 5m
Synthesis 5 questions 10m
Comprehension Open Ended 5 questions 10m
Total 65 m
The examination consists of ONE written paper comprising two booklets, Booklets A and B.
39. P3 & P4 Mathematics Examination Format
The examination consists of ONE written
paper comprising Sections A, B & C:
Number of
Number of Weighting
Section Item Type marks per Duration
questions %
question
Multiple
A 20 2 40
choice
B Short-answer 20 2 40 1 h 45 min
Word
C 5 4 20
Problems
Total 45 - 100 1 h 45 min
40. P3 & P4 Mathematics Examination Format
Types of questions:
QUESTION TYPE DESCRIPTORS
Recall specific mathematical
facts, concepts, rules and
Knowledge
formulae, and to perform
straightforward computations
Interpret data and use
mathematical concepts,
Comprehension
rules or formulae in familiar
situations
Analyse data and/or to apply
Application and mathematical concepts,
Analysis rules or formulae in unfamiliar
situations
41. New Topics Covered
• Primary 3
AREA AND PERIMETER
PERPENDICULAR AND PARALLEL LINES
ANGLES
• Primary 4
FACTORS AND MULTIPLES
RECTANGLES AND SQUARES
SYMMETRY
TESSELLATION
TABLES AND LINE GRAPHS
42. What’s New for 2011?
• Math Banding
Pupils who are high achievers in Mathematics
are identified and banded into 3 Math classes.
Curriculum is customized to cater to the
different learning needs of our pupils.
Beyond curriculum, there will be enrichment
programmes such as the Math Olympiad
Training and banded Math remediation.
43. Modes of Assessment for P3 & P4
MATHEMATICS
TYPES OF ASSESSMENT & WEIGHTAGE
Level Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term
4
P3 Bite-sized test Bite-sized test: Performance- SA2
and (Topical test) (Topical Test) based task 40%
P4 10% 10% (IPW)
10%
SA1 Bite-sized test:
20% (Topical Test)
10%
44. What’s for 2011?
• Tuition Programme (Self-help groups)
• Activities For 2011:
PRIMARY 3
Math Carnival (P1 to P3)
Young Mathematician Badge (YMB)
LTTA – Learning Through The Arts
SAIL – Strategies for Active and Independent
Learning
Math Olympiad Training
PRIMARY 4
LTTA – Learning Through The Arts
SAIL – Strategies for Active and Independent
Learning
Math Olympiad Training
47. An Overview of the Primary Science Syllabus
Focus on 5 broad themes:
Syllabus Requirement
Themes Lower Block Upper Block
(Primary 3 and 4) (Primary 5 and 6)
Diversity • Diversity of living and non-
living things
(General characteristics and
classification)
• Diversity of materials
Cycles • Cycles in plants and animals • Cycles in plants and
(Life Cycles) animals (Reproduction)
• Cycles in matter and water • Cycles in matter and
(Matter) water (Water)
48. An Overview of the Primary Science Syllabus
Syllabus Requirement
Themes Lower Block Upper Block
(Primary 3 and 4) (Primary 5 and 6)
Systems • Plant system • Plant system
(Plant parts and functions) (Respiratory and circulatory system)
• Human system • Human system
(Digestive system) (Respiratory and circulatory systems)
• Cell system
• Electrical system
Interactions • Interaction of forces • Interaction of forces
(Magnets) (Frictional force, gravitational force,
force in springs)
• Interaction within the environment
Energy • Energy forms and uses • Energy forms and uses
(Light and Heat) (Photosynthesis)
• Energy conversion
49. Modes of Assessment for P3 & P4
The modes of assessments consists of topical tests, semestral assessments (SA1 &
SA2) practical tests and Inter-disciplinary Project Work (IPW)
Level Term 1 Term2 Term 3 Term 4
P3 Topical Test Topical Test (10%) Topical Test SA2
(10%) (5%) (40%)
SA1
(20%) Practical Test
(5%)
IPW
(Knowledge
Application)
(10%)
P4 Topical Test Topical Test Topical Test SA2
(10%) (10%) (10%) (40%)
SA1 IPW
(20%) (Knowledge
(Practical Test Application)
constitute 10% of (10%)
the overall SA1
percentage)
50. Inter-disciplinary Project Work (IPW)
Inter-disciplinary Project Work (IPW) is a learning
experience which aims to provide pupils with the
opportunity to synthesise knowledge from various
areas of learning, and critically and creatively apply it
to real life situations.
It enhances pupils' knowledge and enables them to
acquire skills like collaboration, communication and
independent learning, prepares them for lifelong
learning and the challenges ahead.
51. Inter-disciplinary Project Work (IPW)
Domains Pupils are expected to
Knowledge Application • Search for and access information from print and non-
print sources.
• Apply and transfer knowledge and skills across
disciplines.
• Recognise the relevance and inter-relatedness of
what is learnt
Communication •Communicate ideas clearly and effectively
Collaboration •Collaborate with others
Independent Learning • Monitor own learning
• Demonstrate a positive and responsible attitude
towards learning and work
52. Examination Format – Primary 3
(SA1 and SA2)
The examination consists of ONE written paper comprising two booklets,
Booklet A and Booklet B.
Booklet Item Type Number of Number of Weighting
questions marks per (%)
question
A Multiple- 30 1 30
choice
B Open- 10 2 20
ended
I Booklet A consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. Each multiple –choice question
carries 1 mark.
II Booklet B consists of 10 open-ended questions. Each open-ended question carries
2 marks
Duration of Paper
The duration of the paper is 1 hour 30 min
53. Examination Format – Primary 4
(SA1 and SA2)
The examination consists of ONE written paper comprising two booklets, Booklet A and
Booklet B.
Booklet Item Type Number of Number of Weighting
questions marks per (%)
question
A Multiple- 30 2 60
choice
B Open- 14 2, 3 and 4 40
ended
I Booklet A consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. Each multiple –choice question
carries 2 marks.
II Booklet B consists of 14 open-ended questions. Each open-ended question carries
2, 3 or 4 marks
Duration of Paper
The duration of the paper is 1 hour 45 min
54. P3 & P4 Science Examination Format
Types of questions:
QUESTION TYPE DESCRIPTORS
Demonstrate knowledge and
Knowledge With
understanding of scientific facts,
Understanding
concepts and principles
Apply scientific facts, concepts and
Application of Knowledge
principles to new situations
Use one or a combination of the basic
process skills such as observing,
comparing, classifying, using apparatus
Application of Process Skills and equipment, communicating,
inferring, predicting, analysing,
generating possibilities, evaluating and
formulating hypothesis
55. Preparation for Examination
• Consistent revision – use of graphic
organisers e.g concept map to consolidate
concepts of a particular topic.
• Time management when doing paper and
always think ‘Science’ when approaching a
science question.
59. MUSIC Curriculum
Music Textbook is used during lessons.
Rubrics for testing:
Sing and play instruments individually and in groups
Able to sing or play instruments with expression and with
consistent rhythm.
Music composition
Able to create sounds systematically and with good
understanding of rhythm and pitch.
Listening
Able to describe / identify music heard.
Able to distinguish music of various cultures and genres.
Reflection
Able to think and express thoughts on music either
verbally or in writing.
61. Art Curriculum
Art Techniques, skills and concepts taught in
Primary 3 and 4
• Self Portrait, printmaking, Mixed Media
Painting, Digital Art, Card Making, sculpture,
Colour Theory - Intermediate colours,
monochromatic colours
Modes of Assessment
• Rubrics to assess pupils’ artwork, process
diary
• Colour Mixing Practical Test
• Quiz
• Art discussion
Primary 3 and Primary 4 Visual Arts Blog
• http://p3artists.tumblr.com/
• http://p4artists.tumblr.com/
63. ICT Activities P3
Learning with •Type and Edit paragraphs of text. MS Word
text • Create and edit tables of text.
• Combine text with pictures
Learning with •Search engine can be introduced Internet
searches in P3 for research purposes Explorer
Using • Online concept mapping and Webspiration
Collaborative mind mapping
tools
Learning with • Combine text with drawings, MS Powerpoint
multimedia pictures and sound in a
presentation
64. ICT Activities P4
Learning •Type paragraphs of text. MS Word
with text •Edit and format paragraphs of
text.
•Create and edit tables of text
•Combine text with pictures.
•Pupils use data from Search
Task
Learning •Use search engines and Internet
with keywords Explorer
searches
Learning •Combine text with drawings, MS
with pictures and sound in a Powerpoint
Multimedia presentation
65. ICT Activities P4
Learning Using Excel for data MS Excel
with management and graphs
spreadshee construction
t
Learning Record pictures, sound and MS
with Data video for multimedia Powerpoint
Collection presentation
Tools
Using Online concept mapping and Webspiration
Collaborati mind mapping
ve tools
66. ICT – Learning Management System
Website link:
www.mconline.sg
Login id: Your child’s BC number
School id: egps
Password: mconline